Electric bikes are a hot new cycling trend; you get the benefit of a little motor helping you up hills, but all the traffic-free health benefits of riding a bike. Molly Wood takes a few out for a test ride.

The Oregon Manifest bike building competition pitted three teams of bike builders with global design consultancies. One of the most novel approaches featured an electronic bike that was surprisingly cool.

A crowdfunded e-bike opportunity is aimed at netting backers an extremely affordable alternative mode of transportation, though some are questioning whether the project can deliver at such a low price.